Combining DISH and DIrecTV

[cartel]

I want to know if it is possible to have DISH and DIrecTv in the same house, going to the same tv's. If so, how do I do it. I have a house that has 4 TV hooked up to DISH and I want to add a DirecTv receiver to one TV so I can get the NFL sunday ticket. I am under contract with DISH for a while yet. Otherwise I would change. I have a DP34 switch outside the house.

 

[jdspencer]

Sure, just install a DirecTV dish with a receiver and connect it to the TV using a different set of inputs.

 

[cartel]

I guess my question is, can I tap into the exsisiting cable from outside the house, or can I go into the DP34 switch as a 3rd signal as I would do if I added 61.5 to the DISH system or do I have to run a seperate cable.

 

[harshness]

I guess my question is, can I tap into the exsisiting cable from outside the house, or can I go into the DP34 switch as a 3rd signal as I would do if I added 61.5 to the DISH system or do I have to run a seperate cable.

No. The installer will run a separate cable. The switchgear is incompatible and each service pretty much fills the cable. This was once described as sending hot and cold water down the same pipe.

 

[goaliebob99]

If you had legacy gear then yes, but since you have Dish pro gear you need to have a separate install for directv as they were saying above.

 

[jdspencer]

Your main problem is that DirecTV's main satellite is at 101 and your equipment isn't aimed at it.

 

[meitedlce]

I'm a dish network installer,

Its not much of a big deal to run another line in anyway, and it doesnt cost you anymore. Just your time. I do not know if direct tv is required to wall fish if you're worried about the way your cable run may look. But its a good question though. I personally like the example of "hot and cold water in the same pipe". (by harshness) The installer will take care of all of the install though.

 

[jakesnake3037]

If you had legacy gear then yes, but since you have Dish pro gear you need to have a separate install for directv as they were saying above.

Hey Bob, I have legacy equipment for E*...How do I combine that with D* for one run to the house?

Also be safe over there!! God Bless all our soldiers and hope you all come home soon!!

 

[BobaBird]

You'll still need one run per tuner, but the dish can be shared. See Converting a Para Todos dish to Dish Networks and DirecTV

 

[JAG72]

I would think that it may be just as cheep to get out of your Dish contract. It is about $13 per month for your remaining months. If you D* services is $40 per month you would only need to have D* for 2 months before it starts costing you money.